Spumante Metodo Classico 'Cuveé Brut 50 mesi' Terrazze dell'Etna 2017
The Sparkling wine Cuvée 50 Months from Terrazze dell'Etna is a vintage Classic Method born on the slopes of the volcano from 100% Chardonnay grapes. After a long aging on the lees, it shows a straw yellow color with greenish reflections and a creamy perlage. The nose reveals a persistent aromatic profile characterized by hints of bread crust, quince, chamomile, plum and yeast. On the palate it is mineral and full-bodied, with a pleasant sapid persistence and fruity finish
The Sparkling Classic Method “Cuveé Brut 50 months” is an elegant Vintage with good aromatic complexity, born from Chardonnay vines cultivated in the wonderful territory of Etna. The choice to use the Burgundy grape variety gives the sparkling wine the task of synthesizing the strong territorial imprint of the volcanic soils of Mongibello, with an international profile of the grapes. The result is a rich and mature Classic Method, with fruity notes enhanced by refined tertiary evolution sensations, due to the long aging period on the lees.
The Classic Method “Cuveé Brut 50 months” represents an interesting excellence in the Sicilian sparkling wine scene. It is produced by Terrazze dell'Etna, a young reality that, thanks to the selection of excellent parcels, is able to create high-quality wines that are strongly representative of the territory. The Chardonnay grapes come from vineyards cultivated in the Randazzo area, on the north-western slope of the volcano, at an altitude between 750 and 950 meters above sea level, on lava-based soils composed of sands and rocks. The climate, warm and mediterranean, is refreshed by the sea breezes and the strong temperature fluctuations between day and night. The grapes are softly pressed and the must is sent for fermentation in steel tanks. The base wines mature for a few months before being blended to create the final cuvée. The second fermentation in the bottle is then carried out according to the Classic Method, with a minimum aging period on the lees of 50 months before disgorgement.
The “Cuveé Brut 50 months” is a Classic Method produced by Terrazze dell'Etna, which confirms the exceptional vocation of this volcanic terroir to also produce excellent sparkling wines. In the glass, it presents a light straw yellow color with slight greenish reflections, crossed by a delicate and continuous perlage. The bouquet expresses floral scents, aromas of ripe yellow fruit, soft pastries, and mild spices. The taste is rich and creamy, with a long and deep sip, finishing with a savory trail and lively freshness. A label to try to discover the effervescent charm of Etna.